Monday, February 14, 2011

Yudu Cardshop Valentine's Card, Review and MORE!

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! I hope you have lots of hugs, kisses and chocolate today and celebrate with family, friends, and loved ones! My honey is out of town (WAH!) and so I'm planning a pity party for myself....not really (ok, maybe I was but I have to quit that foolishness!). Actually, my parents and I are going to have a nice lunch together and then hopefully, I'll have some fun with my kids, after school.

Today's card was made using the new Yudu Cardshop, on sale at HSN exclusively. Basically, the Yudu is a large screen printing machine and the Yudu Cardshop is a mini version of the regular sized Yudu. Screen printing on the Yudu Cardshop can be done on a variety of materials, such as paper, fabric, canvas, etc.

The first thing I did after opening up the Yudu Cardshop that Provocraft sent was to watch the enclosed DVD. It was fantastic - clear, concise and that Jinger Adams is such a skilled teacher! The screen printing was much easier than I thought it would be. I used the birdcage screen and despite it's detailed image, the ink went onto the card with no problems.

Now, the mat you adhere the card to, during printing, is VERY sticky. Had I realized how sticky it was, I would have pressed the mat up to a t-shirt or towel just to reduce the stickiness. Why? Because the card wanted to permanently bend when I removed it. So, you'll see below that I cut it down and matted it to help with that problem. One other tip is to wash those screens out PRONTO or the ink can dry and they will be ruined. They warn of this on the DVD so just be careful.

I used some blue chalk ink to give it some depth. I also used My Creative Time's "p.s. I Love you" stamp from her "You had Me at Chocolate" stamp set. I am in love with these stamps! So darn cute! The heart is actually cut from Plantin Schoolbook at 1/2". I used an embossing folder (Sizzix) and ran it through the Cuttlebug for the card front (card is sized at 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"). Love that Cuttlebug - it's small footprint makes it easy to have right in reach on the desk! Satin ribbon is from Michaels.

As you can see, the satin ruffle does add some depth to the card so I would use a large envelope for this card. The ruffle reminds me of a garter and so then I started thinking this could turn into a wedding card, with a different sentiment. The birdcage inside is just one layer from the Serenade cartridge. I cut it at 3-1/2". I kept it unlayered to mirror the front images.

Now, onto a quick project I made tonight for my son's Valentine Party tomorrow. My son wanted printed Valentines so we went with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I just taped on a lollipop to each one and called it good (hence no photo...). But, the school also wanted a bag or box. I didn't want anything too girly and so thought this bag would be perfect (also nice and simple...).

I used the Street Sign cartridge and cut his name at 2-1/2" with regular and shadow feature keys. The heart is from Plantin Schoolbook again. A quick strip of ribbon from Stampin Up! and matting the background and I was done. Zip, zip! I am hoping he actually will attend the party. As you may know, he has high functioning autism and sometimes these parties are a bit much for him so we'll see.

Have a great day, my sweet Valentines! Thank you so much for reading my blogs and being so encouraging and wonderful! HUGS!

54 comments:

Sometimes, TMNT are the only thing that will do. At least you got to make him a bag :D. Street Sign is one of my top 3 favorite font carts (Lyrical Letters and Mickey Font are the other two). But thank goodness I can have more than three :D.

Love the Yudu card! I'm wrestling with getting one. Want one, but then I have to wait for PTI stamps and then have you SEEN the PTI stamps this month LOL. What's a crafty woman to do :D. Hope you have a great day with the kids and creating!

I have been looking at the Yudu myself but wondered how easy they were to use. I did screen printing many many years ago in high school art classes and remember the huge (and I mean huge) mess the whole process was. I love the look, but not the mess. This does not seem as messy.

I love the bird cages. I have always like cages and the many things you can do with them.

Thanks for the sample of the Yudo card. I have heard a little bit about it, but not seen anything done with it until now. I think your "mailbox" is perfect--easy in and out, and easy to transport! I hope Robbe was able to attend the party!Shellee

Great card! I love those bird cages. The bag is terrific too. I hope your son is able to make it through the party, even for a bit. My son is also on the spectrum and these days can be as stressful for me as they are for him!

I know exactly what you mean. My son has a form of autism as well. I remember those parties from when he was little. Oh boy. What a overload. Today my husband and I are both celebrating our B-Day. I am sorry you are without your Valentine. I hope you have a fun day with your Mom and Dad. Take care. Thanks for the card. I love that little Yudu, but I have the big one and haven't even used that yet. I think the little one would be alot easier. Happy V-Day!!! Sandy C.

I have seen the Yudu on HSN and have been so tempted to buy it. The black & white with splash of red is indeed spectacular. You could use the background for many different sentiments.Thank you again for your inspiration.

I love your card and I'm impressed with how well the detail of the cages came out. Do you think this is something people with the larger Yudu should consider buying? I mean is it any easier to use? I would love to see a comparison of the two. Thanks for the review and have a Happy Valentine's Day!

Love the card, and especially Robbie's bag. I hope that he was able to go to the party for a while. Each step is a big one for him, I'm sure. Happy Valentine to you, Joy, and thanks for all the creative inspiration that you provide. BethAnn M.

Joy, Your card is so beautiful and elegant! I hope your son is able to go to his party for just a little while--the bag is so cute! Sorry you are without your hubby, but I am sure you enjoyed lunch with your parents. Take care...-nu2scrap-

I like what you did with the Yudu Card maker. I have seen it on HSN I wasn't sure if I would like one. But by looking what you have done. I think I will add it to my wish list. Thank you for sharing.Have a great day :)Delama

I have to tell you that I too have a son with high functioning autism and parties were always hard for him. His life started getting better in high scholl with a fantastic teacher, but I wanted you to know that as the years have gone by( he is 32), things have just gotten better and better for him. He has been able to do things socially and emotionally that I never thought possible. He just keeps growing and changing and life gets better and better. Really wonderful - just wanted to give you a little encouragement if you needed it!

Thanks for the info on Yudo. And the idea of the bags . . . I may use a variation for my daughter's wedding hospitality bags. Hm-m-m-m-m . . . my mind is 'a racin' . . . (can you tell what part of the country I'm from?) lol

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